# Merced Sun-Star \| Latest News — Central Valley CA Local & Live

> Local news, sports, and investigative reporting from Merced and the Central Valley. (iPhone/iPad app by The McClatchy Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merced-sun-star-latest-news/id511924254 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The McClatchy Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/382902281)
- Category: News, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 277 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 145 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2012-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merced-sun-star-latest-news/id511924254/reviews.md

## What is Merced Sun?

The Merced Sun-Star local newspaper app connects you to trusted local journalism serving Merced and communities across Merced County and California’s Central Valley. Stay informed with daily local news coverage focused on the issues affecting residents in the Merced area, including reporting on local government, public institutions, public safety, crime, education, business, sports, and community developments, alongside investigative reporting and national headline news.

The Merced Sun-Star local newspaper is your source for local, daily news from Merced and the Central Valley. Our newsroom delivers coverage of events and decisions shaping daily life across Merced County, with additional statewide California news and national reporting.

LOCAL NEWS
• Daily local news and stories from Merced, Merced County, and the Central Valley
• AI generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom
• The Merced Sun-Star local newspaper opinions, editorials and columns
• Edition, a digital destination delivering a complete daily report of local, statewide, national, and world news curated overnight by our editors

LIVE VIDEO
• Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage
• View photos and videos from local reporting and community events across the Central Valley

SPORTS
• Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams
• Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers

PERSONALIZATION
• Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you
• Favorite topics to get personalized feeds
• Search for news articles, videos, games and more
• Bookmark news articles to read later
• Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode

Other Features
• Browse articles by category
• Share articles on Facebook, X Twitter or by email
• Comment on news articles
• Access and download previous issues of our newspaper
• Recharge and unwind with puzzles and games

GET DAILY NEWS AND MORE WITH THE MERCED Sun-Star LOCAL NEWSPAPER APP
Download our local newspaper app to stay informed on local daily news from Merced and the Central Valley, crime, sports, national headlines, and more.

Read our Privacy policy here: https://mcclatchy.com/privacy-policy 
Read our Terms of Service here: https://www.mercedsunstar.com/site-services/privacy-policy/text-only/ 
For California Residents: To learn more about managing your sharing preferences and Do Not Sell My Info rights visit https://www.mcclatchy.com/ccpa-pp

## Key features

- Daily local news and stories
- AI-generated article summaries
- Live local news and national video
- Full sports coverage
- Personalized news feeds
- Dark and light mode reading
- Puzzles and games

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Montly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merced-sun-star-latest-news/id511924254/reviews.md

### 1/5 — New app

*2026-03-09*

Bring back previous iPad app. This doesn’t work for me!

### 1/5 — Unable to Read Articles with Paid Subscription

*2022-12-05*

The app has gone downhill. I pay for a digital subscription and nearly every article is inaccessible because it tells me I can’t read it without the subscription I already have. This happens across multiple devices, after uninstalling and reinstalling, using the in app clear cache, logging out and in. Nothing fixes it and I can’t read the articles I pay for. Customer support is completely unhelpful and only recommends I do things in my web browser and won’t recognize it’s an app specific issue.

**Developer response:** We apologize for your experience with the app, email our Customer Service Team at customerservice@mercedsun-star.com to check your account.

### 1/5 — Poorly functioning App

*2022-07-29*

Not only am I unable to access articles on the app, the facility of tech support is poor and not functioning. I would not recommend the app, and in would cancel my subscription.

**Developer response:** We apologize for your experience with the app, email our Customer Service Team at customerservice@mercedsun-star.com to check your account.

### 1/5 — McClatchy news paper co.

*2020-03-25*

Pleas stop delivery of value market place free ads.

### 1/5 — Paywall now.

*2019-12-05*

I’ll get news elsewhere. Maybe I won’t see the same three articles for a week. Uninstalled

### 1/5 — Went ahead and deleted your app won’t pay if I’m watching commercials

*2018-09-05*

Bye bye

### 3/5 — Not Bad

*2018-04-12*

The app isn’t bad but doesn’t update soon enough. The FB account actually has more up to date local news posts. Bottom line it’s free and can’t complain.

### 1/5 — Absolutely terrible

*2017-08-03*

If I could give this app and newspaper 0 stars I would! In a town of 80,000 people the Sun-Star staff never even gets close to telling the real stories that happen in this city! Their sports section is non existent and they don't update any stories previously posted! I'm not sure why the sun star is still even a paper! Horrible horrible horrible. It's sad that we as a community put up with such garbage. Now they want to focus on national news? I can get that from way better sources. Step up and do some actual work.

### 1/5 — Current format of online Sun Star

*2017-06-02*

This APP appears to be useless, why do I only get yesterday's news?
Nothing is posted up to date.
Format is too cumbersome to be effective. Used to be easier to find articles. Thank

### 5/5 — I love this!

*2017-05-27*

I really like the new look of this app but even more, I appreciate the content. I like having a reliable place to find out local news plus get links to world, national and entertainment news. I don't live locally so it is great to have a place to find out what's happening in Merced and then get convenient links to the broader picture. I think you guys are doing a great job providing a needed service. Thanks for helping to keep us informed.

## Frequently asked questions about Merced Sun

### What kind of news does the Merced Sun-Star app provide?

The app offers daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headlines, crime updates, sports news, and local business stories. It also includes news opinions, editorials, and columns from the Merced Sun-Star.

### Can I watch videos or view photos through the app?

Yes, you can watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage. The app also features stunning photos and videos of local news and community events.

### How can I personalize my news experience?

You can personalize your news feed by favoring topics that matter to you. The app also allows you to search for news articles, videos, and games, and bookmark articles to read later. It supports both dark and light modes for reading.

### Is the app free to download and use?

The app is free to download and use, providing access to daily news and features. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may include access to premium content or additional features.

### What are the main benefits of using this app over a website?

The app is designed to be faster and easier to use than the website. It provides convenient access to local news, live video, sports coverage, and personalized content all in one place, with features like AI-generated summaries and offline reading capabilities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.1.17 — 2026-08-13

• Support for blockquotes on articles
• Adds support for article list HTML links 
• Push notification permission request delayed to News tab
• Other minor bug fixes and performance improvements

### 11.1.15 — 2026-07-08

Adds support for Edition banner ads

### 11.1.14 — 2026-06-26

• Video enhancements including support as lead media on article pages and vertical video display
• Enabled app store rating prompts
• Support for iOS 26
• Improved Welcome screen (optimized copy and new image)
• Improved support for BeOp poll embeds
• Improved support for inline vertical images
• Updated article byline to remove the word “to” and support for author credit field
• Added publication nameplate to Edition front pages
• Updated ‘Manage Subscription’ button in account settings to read ‘Manage In-App Purchases’
• Other bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 11.1.1 — 2026-03-04

We designed this app with you in mind — making it easier than ever to read, explore and stay connected every day.
What’s new:
• Fresh new look: A complete redesign with a clean, modern feel.
• For You Page: A personalized feed that brings the topics you love most straight to the top.
• Key Takeaways: Article summaries to help you catch the most important points at a glance.
• Dark mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night.

### 10.4.0 — 2025-10-30

This hotfix release addresses edge cases where malformed HTML inputs in Edition could cause the app to crash.

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